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My Dad had his surgery and it went very well. They had to remove part of his bladder to get it all but that means he does not need chemo or radiation. He is a little more depressed than he was prior to surgery. Before the surgery he seemed to be under the impression that he did not have cancer and we did not disillusion him thinking it might help his state of mind. It did. My family has always done denial pretty well. Now he is a little more deflated but the worst is over.

In dog news, Daisy is taking *Super Puppy* class. I am as well. She can't really be trusted with the car yet. We are planning to explore *Therapy Dog Training* after Super Puppy. She responds so well to having a job. And as a trusted friend said, *She's done quite well considering her babysitters are drunks.* Which is true. But, training classes will has to suffice until an Aladog meeting can be established in Pittsburgh.

We had 2 cases of chicken pox at school this week. The first I've heard of in 10 years. We were told there were 2 others and then we were told those were not chiken pox. Confusing but good. Unfortunately we already sent the paperwork to the department of health.